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Born in Freising near Munich, Edgar Heinrich took over as Head of BMW Motorrad Design in June 2012. The industrial designer oversees all aspects of design for all BMW Group motorcycles and rider accessories. As a passionate biker himself, Heinrich aspires to create the perfect symbiosis of rider and machine with every new model. To that end, he tailors the proportions of each motorcycle, the selection of materials, and the arrangement and design of technical details precisely to the requirements of the relevant segment and the individual riding experience....More

worldsbk.com Ducati announce 2014 World Superbike riders
Following the announcement of the mutual decision to conclude early the partnership with Team Alstare, Ducati today confirm its participation in the 2014 World Superbike*

bbc.co.uk Vettel 'hurt' by booing from fans
Sebastian Vettel, who retained his world title on Sunday, says he is hurt by the booing he has received this year

jamesallenonf1.com Ecclestone one of four defendants as court case opens in London over sale of F1
Tomorrow in London, F1′s commercial boss Bernie Ecclestone begins the defence of a US$170m legal action against him and three other defendants, over the sale of F1 by Bayern LB to CVC in 2005

On the Street

rideapart.com Gear: Kriega R3 Waistpack Review
TweetDon?t have any pockets and need a place to store you phone, wallet, and keys? The Kriega R3 Waistpack has you covered. The Gear: The Kriega R3 Waistpack is a 3-liter waistpack (read: fanny pack you wear on your back)

rideapart.com Motorcycle Gear That Doubles As A Halloween Costume
TweetYou spend a good chunk of your time riding motorcycles and wearing armor, so you?re basically a superhero already. You might as well make that work in your favor when it comes to Halloween, right? Here?s how to do it*

rideapart.com Review: 2013 Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V SE
TweetOne of the best handling street bikes out there? Sitting on the heavy, low 2013 Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V SE for the first time and feeling the huge torque reaction from its agricultural motor might scare you off, but it shouldn?t.*

dealernews.com L.A. Times reports: Honda Groms flying out of So Cal showrooms
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Honda?s new Grom is so popular in Southern California that dealers are having trouble meeting demand. Dealers are sold out of the 124.9cc Grom and report waiting lists of up to 40 buyers.*

rideapart.com Leaked: 2014 Ducati Scrambler Photo ? Our Best Look Yet
TweetThis latest photo of the 2014 Ducati Scrambler, captured by Insella.it, is the clearest yet taken of the new bike. Expected to debut at EICMA next week, it promises a mix of modern performance and classic style. But what?s with tha

dealernews.com Iowa legislators to mull allowing ATVs on secondary roads
DES MOINES, Iowa - A committee of five senators and five representatives will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 28 in the Capitol to discuss a proposal to let ATVs onto secondary roads in the state.

visordown.com The 10 coolest adventure motorcycles
THE ironic thing is that adventure motorcycles were cool long before Ewan McGregor and Charlie Wotzhisface went off on an adventure. People had been doing it for years.

rideapart.com Continuing Your Motorcycle Education
TweetSome years ago I decided to go back to school as I felt there was a lot I could do to improve myself. I?m not talking about going to college or doing night classes to study for a business degree

thevintagent.com Truly Majestic
The ultimate French Art Deco motorcycle - the Majestic - has only gained a reputation outside France since its inclusion in the Guggenheim Museum's Art of the Motorcycle exhibit in 1998,

Media Alert: BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE WILL MAKE ITS WORLD DEBUT AND THE BMW i8, BMW CONCEPT X4 AND BMW 5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO WILL MAKE NORTH AMERICAN AUTO SHOW DEBUTS AT THE 2013 LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
The new BMW 4 Series Convertible will make its world debut and the BMW i8, BMW 5 Series Gran...More

tinyhouseblog.com Stingray Tents
If you?ve always wanted your camping experience to be more elevated, the new Stingray Tent, built by UK company Tenstile and distributed in San Francisco, is a new design that looks like a floating*

gizmag.com Fender outs folding neck travel acoustics
Taking an acoustic guitar with you when you travel can be a lesson in compromises. You may have to make do with an odd-shaped instrument, a short necked model, or a cheap throw-away that produces poor sound.*

TED: Mariana Mazzucato: Government -- investor, risk-taker, innovator - Mariana Mazzucato
Why doesn?t the government just get out of the way and let the private sector -- the ?real revolutionaries? -- innovate? It?s rhetoric you hear everywhere, and Mariana Mazzucato wants to dispel it. In an energetic talk, she shows how the*

bikesportnews.com Michael Jordan to take AMA squad into World Superbikes
He is looking at 'international competition'

bikesportnews.com Alex Lowes to test Fixi Suzuki at Jerez today
He looks set for a move into World Superbikes in 2014

worldabk.com Sykes enjoying some time off after victory
After reaching the milestone of winning his first-ever World Superbike title 9 days ago at Jerez, Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) is enjoying his new status of Champion, even though he still hasn't fully realised the*

bieksportnews.com 'It's a big relief to have signed for Ducati' - Davies
The Welsh rider has a job for two years with the factory outfit

motomatters.com Pata Honda Press Release Interview: Jonathan Rea On Leg Injuries, Staying With Honda And 2014
The Pata Honda team today issued the following press release, containing an interview with Jonathan Rea. In it, Rea discusses the leg injury he suffered in Germany, watching races at home, why he chose to remain with Hond

motomatters.com HRC Press Release: Casey Stoner Concludes Testing At Sugo, Does Not Test Production Racer
Casey Stoner has concluded three days of testing at the Sugo circuit in Japan. The retired champion managed to put in a lot of laps in dry conditions, after previous tests he has participated in have been rained off. Stoner tested both*

motomatters.com Yamaha Video: Kazutoshi Seki, The Man Behind Valentino Rossi's Electronics
The role that electronics plays in MotoGP cannot be underestimated. Every aspect of bike performance depends on how well the the systems monitoring the bikes read the data, interpret it and then modulate the power*

jamesallenonf1.com Raikkonen?s problems, Grosjean?s gains: Why Indian Grand Prix turned out as it did
The Indian Grand Prix was all set up to be a fascinating strategy battle with four of the top ten cars starting the race on the more durable medium compound tyres and six on the soft compound, which was short-lived

f1times.com Lotus apologise for radio outburst at Raikkonen
Lotus have apologised for the language used in a radio message to Kimi Raikkonen during the Indian Grand Prix in which the team wanted the Finn to move aside for team-mate Romain Grosjean.

telegraph.co.uk\ Bernie Ecclestone made a 'corrupt agreement' to cling on to power in Formula One, High Court judge hears
High Court judge is told motorsport chief made a "corrupt bargain" in a bid to stay in a position of influence in F1.

f1times.com Brawn to exit Mercedes at the end of '13 season
Ross Brawn will reportedly leave Mercedes at the end of the current season according to several credible sources within the Formula 1 paddock. The Briton, who has led the Mercedes outfit since they rejoined the sport in 2010*

On the Street

visordown.com Suzuki?s electric monkey bike
ELECTRICITY*may never provide a practical alternative to the internal combustion engine unless someone can do something about battery range. But who cares about that when you?re terrorising good townsfolk on a 62kg*

cyrilhuzeblog.com New Norton Motorcycles Shipped To The U.S.A. First Time In 30+ Years.
A first contingent of new Norton Commando 961 models has been shipped to the US, marking the return of the UK brand in the country after 30+ years of absence. Norton proposes three 961 models: Commando SF, Cafe Racer*

dealernews.com MSF to train U.S. special forces here, overseas
IRVINE, Calif. - The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has won a military contract to train riding instructors for United States Special Operations forces here and abroad.

rideapart.com Living With The 2014 Honda Grom ? Long-Term Test: Month One
TweetThe tiny little Honda Grom is the friendly, fun face of motorcycling. We?re spending an extended period on one to see if a bike that can barely hit 60 mph can keep up in real world riding.

Transport Canada and FRED DEELEY issued a recall on multiple vehicle models
On certain motorcycles, the clutch may not disengage fully when the clutch lever is depressed. This could result in the rider experiencing

Transport Canada and SUZUKI issued a recall on the GSX-R1000, GSX-R750, and GSX-R600 models
On certain motorcycles, corrosion could form inside the front brake master cylinder, which could cause a spongy brake feel. This could potentially lead to extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash...

BMW Group and CleanCharge demonstrate the intercharge solution for cross-provider charging of electric cars in Copenhagen. Hubject eRoaming platform enables Europe-wide network.
Copenhagen. Electric cars can be charged across provider lines and national borders. This was demonstrated yesterday by the BMW Group and the Danish charging infrastructure operator CleanCharge in the course of a showcase...More

Rolls-Royce Bespoke Chicane Phantom Coup?
With the talents of the world?s finest automotive designers and craftspeople at a customer?s disposal, inspiration for a Bespoke Rolls-Royce can strike...More

Cage World

autobloggreen.com Report: Would training new drivers sell more EVs?
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Manufacturing/Plants, Europe/EU "Your whole driving style has to change to get the best out of EV technology." Automakers have seen

jalopnik.com Bentley's Arctic Driving School Is The Ultimate Rich Dude Vacation
I'm sure that lately, one question has been dogging you relentlessly: "What am I going to buy my favorite Jalopnik writer Patrick George for Christmas??

[url=http://jalopnik.com/meet-the-guy-who-drove-across-the-u-s-in-a-record-28-h-1454092837 jalopnik.com[/url] Meet The Guy Who Drove Across The U.S. In A Record 28 Hours 50 Minutes
He's a tall, lanky Southerner with a penchant for cars, and, of all things, lizards. He teaches Sunday school with his wife.

TED: Abha Dawesar: Life in the "digital now" - Abha Dawesar
One year ago, Abha Dawesar was living in blacked-out Manhattan post-Sandy, scrounging for power to connect. As a novelist, she was*

gizmag.com iPad Air vs. Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition
With the iPad Air locked, loaded, and ready to launch, perhaps you're wondering how it sizes up next to (quite possibly) the best tablet Samsung has to offer. Is the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition worth a look?

bbc.co.uk Yamaha upbeat over Lorenzo's chances
Yamaha manager Wilco Zeelenberg is optimistic Jorge Lorenzo can overhaul Marc Marquez in the last race of the season

autosport.com Marquez not rattled by Lorenzo surge
Marc Marquez insists he is not worried about Jorge Lorenzo's run of form heading into what he says will be an 'interesting' MotoGP championship decider at Valencia

motogp.com Marquez & Lorenzo: The numbers
Seven years have passed by since Valencia last hosted a final-race decider. In the year 2013, two candidates arrive separated by 13 points

fim-live.com Stoner completes three-day test at Sugo
Casey Stoner has come to the end of a three-day test at Japan's Sportsland Sugo circuit, run between Monday and Wednesday. The two-time MotoGP? World Champion worked on the 2013 and 2014 RC213V Honda prototype*

f1technical.net Pirelli continue with aggressive tyre choice
Pirelli have decided to bring the same tyres to Abu Dhabi as those raced at the Indian Grand Prix, where they provided for a number of interesting pitstop strategies.

formula1.com The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - did you know?
Did you know that Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit features the second-highest number of turns of any track on the 2013 calendar? Or that Lewis Hamilton has led more laps there than any other driver? Ahead of the 2013 Formula 1*

formula1.com Abu Dhabi preview - magnificent seven for super Seb?
Will the donuts that the irrepressible Sebastian Vettel couldn't resist doing during his celebrations in India last Sunday come back to haunt him this weekend? The mechanical strain put on his car may be a small concern to*

On the Street

rideapart.com 10 New Motorcycles That Won?t Ever Get Stolen
TweetSome bikes won?t last five minutes on a city street unattended. But others can sit out there, key in ignition, ?free motorcycle? sign on the seat, and never, ever disappear.*
FWIW: Is it a good thing that a BMW didn't make the list?

ridermagazine.com Sales of Sidecars on the rise
While the motorcycling industry has generally seen a decline in recent years, British sidecar maker, Watsonian, has seen their sales increase by a third in the space of one year. The company has been producing sidecars since*

RECALLs

Tansport Canada and BMW issued a recall on the K1600GT, and K1600GTL models
On certain motorcycles, a problem with the engine throttle valve control software could cause engine stalling. Engine stalling would result in a loss of motive power, which, in conjunction with traffic and road...

Getting ready for EICMA ? be there in 2013
It?s the biggest motorcycle show in the world and it?s coming to Milan, Italy, from 5 to 10 November 2013, with all the top brands present. Naturally, BMW Motorrad will be...More

BMW R 1200 GS and BMW Concept Ninety film win German Design Awards
The German Design Council has selected the winners of the German Design Award 2014 and among the five honours bestowed on BMW Group Design, the R 1200 GS travel enduro and a lifestyle film featuring the BMW Concept...More

R 100 RS ? elegance and power
In September 1976, at the IFMA show in Cologne, the motorcycle world was both stunned and excited by the release of the R 100 RS. This was a BMW like no other; in fact it was like no other motorcycle available at the time....More

Then and now ? R 100 RS versus K 1600 GT
Among the rich, varied and technologically-laden 90 years of BMW Motorrad there have been many motorcycles that can be classed as classic examples of BMW Motorrad design and engineering. But one bike that encompassed...More

Cage World

autbloggreen.com Report: Daimler wants 'more cooperation' with Tesla on electric vehicles
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, SMART, Tesla Motors, Daimler In May 2009, Tesla Motors and Daimler told the world they would work together on

jalopnik.com Crashed And Totaled Ferrari Dino Fetches $250,000 Because It's Now Art
The Dino 308 GT was never really the most desirable car to come out of Maranello. Nice examples are currently trading in the $33,000 range. This car was totally crashed, is now "art," and just sold for $250,000. This makes no*

jalopnik.com What's The Fastest American Car Ever Built?
At 278 mph in the standing mile, the 2,000 horsepower M2K Motorsports Ford GT is one seriously fast American car. Do you know of one faster?

jalopnik.com Captain Kirk Will Command America's Newest Stealth Destroyer
A man named James Kirk will be the captain of the $4bn USS Zumwalt, the first of America's new stealth destroyers.

TED: Holly Morris: Why stay in Chernobyl? Because it's home. - Holly Morris
Chernobyl was the site of the world's worst nuclear accident and, for the past 27 years, the area around the plant has been known as the Exclusion Zone. And yet, a community of about 200 people live there -- almost all of them*

formula1.com Friday practice - selected team and driver quotes
Romain Grosjean on a fantastic FP1 and a slightly disappointing FP2; Sebastian Vettel on picking up where he left off in India; and Sergio Perez and Jenson Button on McLaren's continued progress. All 22 drivers and senior*

pirelli.com 2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ? Practice Sessions
Pirelli Soft and Medium compounds under the lights of Abu Dhabi With sunset coming around half an hour into the second free practice session at Abu Dhabi, the teams had experience of driving both in daylight during the first*

formula1.com Friday analysis - more grip to come from Yas Marina Circuit
There were several off-track incidents in FP1 in Abu Dhabi as the Yas Marina track stayed very green despite GP2 and GP3 practice beforehand, and steadfastly refused to rubber in. Things were slightly better in the afternoo

bbc.co.uk Raikkonen threatens boycott over pay
Kimi Raikkonen says he may not take part in the final two races of the season if his Lotus team do not solve a financial dispute.

On the Street

autobloggreen.com Official: Patent granted for Lit Motors C-1 gimbaled flywheel stabilization system
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, On Two Wheels, Lightweight, USA There are a number of transportation devices under development deserving of the adjective, "revolutionary." There are also no shortage of vehicles bestowed*

motorcycle-usa.com 2013 Motorcycle Sales Even Up in Q3
The MIC reports 2013 motorcycle sales have evened up with last year's totals, catching up during the summer after a slow start.

dealernews.com Royal Enfield: 15 things you may not know
HERE are 15 things you might not know about Royal Enfield. ALTHOUGH THE ROYAL ENFIELD marque has changed hands a number of times, the brand itself has been in continuous production since 1901, making it the*

thekneeslider.com California Scooter Company Brings Back the Mustang
Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - The California Scooter Company has revived the old Mustang motorcycles

cycleworld.com Learn How To Read A Dyno Chart Tip #72 from the pages of The Total Motorcycling Manual
A dyno chart is a two-dimensional representation of an engine?s horsepower and torque over the engine?s speed range, as measured by a device called a dynamometer. Most dynamometers either connect to the bike?s countershaft*

dealernews.com Police officer's stolen bike leads to chop shop find
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Some alleged motorcycle thieves took the wrong bike and led police directly an apparent chop shop. Police recovered four stolen motorcycles intact in a North Philadelphia garage and another parted out in*

cyrilhuzeblog.com Aluminum Chassis Kits For Sportster And Triumph. Made In Indonesia At Unbeatable Prices.
When you think custom motorcycles outside the United States, Indonesia is probably not a region coming to your mind. Surprise: in this 238 million people country, the world?s fourth most populous, there are custom builders*

canadamotorcycleguide.com Benelli: Three new models
Chinese-owned manufacturer hopes new naked bike, sport tourer and beginner machine will put them back in the game

rideapart.com How To Layer for Warmth ? Winter Motorcycle Gear Made Easy
TweetWinter is coming. Gone are the days of simply tossing on a light jacket and helmet, if you?re going to keep riding into winter, you?re going to need to learn how to layer. We?re here to help. This is the winter motorcycle gear you*

rideapart.com 9 Best Ways To Make Your Motorcycle Faster
TweetWe?ve looked at the 10 cheapest ways to make your motorcycle faster, but for those of you still not riding fast enough and with money in your pocket, we present the 9 best ways to make your motorcycle faster

BMW Group U.S. Reports October 2013 Sales
Woodcliff Lake, NJ ? November 1, 2013? The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported October sales of 33,274 vehicles, an increase of 2.9 percent from the 32,339 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago....More

Cage World

autonews.com BMW eyes a $550 million prize in EU trade deal
To understand why automakers are gung-ho about free trade talks between the United States and Europe, consider this number: $550 million.

jalopnik.com Roundabouts: Are They For Improving Traffic Flow, Or Skids Practice?
Roundabouts are tools for aiding traffic congestion all around the world, more efficient than a four-way stop in ideal conditions. Or are they actually not intersections at all, but donut/drift/skid practice zones

jalopnik.com The Ten Fastest American Cars Ever Made
America: Land of the Free. Well, maybe that should be Land of Speed. Here are ten of our fastest cars, from record-setting streamliners to street-legal customs.

nytimes.com BMW*says the 228i will go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 5.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 130 when equipped with the 8-speed automatic transmission

TED: Dong Woo Jang: The art of bow-making - Dong Woo Jang
Dong Woo Jang has an unusual after school hobby. Jang, who was 15 when he gave the talk, tells the story of how living in the concrete*

gizmag.com First impressions: iPad Air
Last year's 4th-generation iPad was such a minor update, there was little reason for iPad 3 owners to consider taking the plunge. But this year, the iPad Air marks the biggest physical redesign the tablet has ever seen. Is it worth*

gizmag.com Morpher bike helmet folds flat when you aren't wearing it
Although it's entirely possible that a bicycle helmet could save your life one day, that still doesn't change the fact that the things take up a lot of space when carried in a bag. The Morpher helmet, however, folds completely flat*

worldsbk.com Marco Melandri over the moon about his new bike
From today on Marco Melandri is a factory rider for Aprilia. The former works BMW pilot has already got to grips with the RSV4 last week at Jerez, during a one day test on the Tuesday following the last round of the season.

motomatters.com 2014 World Superbike Line Up Solidifies: Melandri Signs With Aprilia, Laverty To Join Suzuki?
With the uncertainty surrounding the World Superbike series easing up, the outlines of the 2014 season are starting to become clear. The test after the final round of the 2013 season at Jerez turned into an audition for some of the riders, with riders still searching for a team for next season.* In the days since that test, news has been emerging of rider*

independent.co.uk Lotus penalty could be last straw for Kimi Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen's shock exclusion from fifth place on the grid for today's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix following a technical infringement on his Lotus after post-qualifying scrutineering yesterday, might prove the straw that breaks the*

f1times.com Suspension failure caused Hamilton spin - Brawn
Mercedes have confirmed that a suspension failure caused Lewis Hamilton's qualifying spin, potentially costing him pole position. The Briton was on his final flying lap of the session and looked set to post a competitive time worthy*

f1technical.net Ferrari acknowledge F138 doesn't suit Abu Dhabi circuit
Ferrari suffered as expected through qualifying today with Felipe Massa posting the 8th fastest time and Fernando Alonso narrowly missing Q3 by setting the 11th best time. The team have been lacking pace since the start of*

f1technical.net Hulkenberg continues to impress Sauber
The Sauber F1 Team qualified sixth (Nico H?lkenberg) and 17th (Esteban Guti?rrez) for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. H?lkenberg was able to put in a strong performance and get the maximum out of the car yet again.

f1technical.com No penalties for Alonso and Vettel
The race stewards at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have decided that neither Sebastian Vettel or Fernando Alonso will be penalised, contrary to popular belief among fans.

bbc.cu.uk Hamilton mystified by lack of pace
Lewis Hamilton admits he is mystified by his struggle to race competitively after finishing seventh in Abu Dhabi.

bbc.co.uk Rich Raikkonen still feels pain of criticism
For all the millions owed to him, it is when the Iceman's team ethic is called into question that he finally shows some emotion

jamesallenonf1.com Prost: Smart, adaptable drivers will thrive with 2014 technology
Alain Prost was on hand in Abu Dhabi this weekend as Renault Sport upped the noise about 2014 engines with a briefing for selected media.Prost was on good form, providing insight into the driving techniques necessary to do well*

Other Racing

MC

fim-live.com Husqvarna first new generation win
Claiming his third consecutive victory in the prestigious Swedish event Pela Renet has won the 2013 Gotland Grand National in Sweden, giving Husqvarna the first win of its new era With the Gotland Grand National ?*

asphaltandrubber.com] 2014 Benelli BN302 ? How to Learn Italian?
Next up from Benelli is the 2014 Benelli BN302, a pint-sized two-cylinder machine that continues the Italian company?s quest to bring in new riders to the brand. As such, styling is taken obviously from the Benelli BN600, though*

asphaltandrubber.com 2014 Benelli BN600GT ? Entry-Level Sport Touring
Benelli has a couple new models waiting for us at EICMA this year, and first up is the 2014 Benelli BN600GT. Based on the Benelli BN600 that debuted last year (which the company is now confusingly calling the Benelli BN600R*

rideapart.com 2013 EICMA Preview: 2014 Harley-Davidson Street 750 And 500 ? Leaked Launch Invite Reveals Name
TweetMotociclismo.it snagged this photo of the invitation to the unveiling of the 2014 Harley-Davidson Street 750 and 2014 Harley-Davidson Street 500. Until now, we haven?t known the name of the new baby Hog.*

cyrilhuzeblog.com Fast Motorcycle Industry News
US Motorcycle Sales Sharply Up in September. Only 1% For Year To Date. According to the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) September on-highway motorcycle sales jumped 16.1% versus same month last year for a total of*

rideapart.com 6 Steps: How To Ford Deep Water On A Dirt Bike
TweetSplashing through a stream or a river on a motorcycle is about as fun as it gets. It?s easy too, here?s how to ford deep water on a dirt bike, safely. Step One: Make Sure It?s Not Too Deep New water crossing in an unknown*

The Commute

Gassing up for the Monday carpool.

FWIW

theconversation.com Hoax highlights the pitfalls and perils of open access publishing
Open access has become the catch-cry of academic science, demanding all research be freely available to anyone. But it leaves open the question of how publishers are to make money. Traditionally, libraries subscribed to print*

gizmag.com Lockheed Martin developing successor to the SR-71 Blackbird
When the last SR-71 Blackbird was grounded in 1998 it was a double blow. Not only did aviation lose one of the most advanced aircraft ever built, but also one of the most beautiful. Lockheed Martin?s Skunk Works has now revealed*

worldsbk.com Interview ? Guintoli focusing on 2014 and recovery
Sylvain Guintoli has proudly announced few days ago that he will contest the 2014 eni FIM Superbike World Championship with the factory Aprilia team. The Frenchman, who*

motogp.com Down to the wire: Marquez VS Lorenzo
In Valencia this weekend, MotoGP? fans the world over will enjoy a final-race decider for the first time in seven years. On the last occasion of such an occurrence, a Repsol Honda Team rider claimed his first World*

motogp.com Marquez neck ?much better? ahead of finale
Marc Marquez is poised to make history in Valencia this weekend, heading to the Ricardo Tormo circuit*

motomatters.com Aprilia To Return To MotoGP In 2016 - Just In Time For A Rule Change?
There is a lot of fascinating news coming out of this week's EICMA motorcycle show in Milan: the boom in smaller capacity motorcycles, an upgraded Fireblade, a massive push from MV Agusta, details of which can be found on*
ANDbbc.co.uk Aprilia confirms 2016 factory move
Italian manufacturer Aprilia confirms its plans to return to MotoGP as a full factory team in 2016

jamesallenonf1.com Did Ferrari allow their drivers to race? and other strategy stories ? analysis
Although Sebastian Vettel made a mistake in qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his rivals were not able to press home their advantage and control him on race day, as he took the lead at the start from team-mate Mark*

f1times.com Williams haven't made contact with Brawn
Whilst speculation has linked Ross Brawn to Williams for next season, team principal and founder Sir Frank Williams admits no contact has been made between the two. Brawn, who started his career at Williams in 1978, looks set*

On the Street

motorcycle-usa.com 2014 Ducati Monster 1200 First Look
Ducati announced its new 2014 Monster 1200 and 1200 S during the 2013 EICMA show in Italy

cycleworl.com BMW Motorrad 2014 Rider?s Equipment
BMW Motorrad Press Release: BMW*Motorrad riders and fans can look forward to a wealth of new developments and upgrades of tried and tested products. Rider equipment with first-rate safety features

canadamotorcycleguide.com EICMA: Triumph announces touring cruisers, says a 250 is on the way
There's a couple new baggers coming from Triumph, and the company has confirmed their quarter-litre project.

dealernews.com Caterham to target North America with radically designed motorcycles
CRAWLEY, Sussex, United Kingdom ? The British motorcycle industry has a new contender: Caterham Group has launched its first motorcycle division, Caterham Bikes, with three radically-designed prototype models.

dealernews.com MV Agusta Turismo Veloce: A new take on touring
VARESE, Italy - MV Agusta has introduced a new take on the touring motorcycle with the Turismo Veloce 800 and the Turismo Veloce Lusso 800. Built on the same platform, the 800 is more of a sport option

visordown.com New S1000RR-powered Bimota
TAKE the 193hp S1000RR engine, put it in a new chassis weighing slightly more than the one it came from and sell it for more money. It's not a business plan we'd like to take on Dragon's Den but we do like the outcome.Bimota's*

sportrider.com 2014 BMW S 1000 R First Look
2014 BMW S 1000 R First LookHigh-performance roadster based on the S 1000 RRBMW has introduced a 160-horsepower, 456-pound naked bike, the S 1000 R. The new model is heavily based on the company's S 1000 RR*

asphaltandrubber.com Triumph Confirms 250cc Motorcycle is Coming for 2015
At Triumph?s EICMA press presentation today, the British brand confirmed that it would have a small-displacement world market bike for the 2015 model year. Showing a very sporty concept sketch of the machine, Triumph also*

visordown.com Super Tenere gets tweaked
YAMAHA?S Super Tenere twin deserves better. With a spec designed to meet BMW?s market-leading R1200GS head-on it should have been a success from day one, but it was launched into the teeth of a declining western-world*

visordown.com 2014 Honda VFR800F
HONDA launched the new VFR800F today at the Milan motorcycle show.The new bike supercedes the current VFR800 and Honda say they?ve developed it with a close eye on feedback from owners of the current VFR800.The frame*

The new S 1000 R.
Superbike riding dynamics and powerful, emotive roadster styling ? these are the hallmarks of the new BMW S 1000 R. The new naked bike from BMW Motorrad is directly derived from the S 1000 RR...More

BMW Motorrad and Dainese agree on longterm cooperation.
Munich / Molvena. BMW Motorrad and Dainese have announced that they are to cooperate in a joint development of innovative motorcycle safety clothing for BMW Motorrad. Taking the Dainese D-Air? Protect System as its starting...More

Modern-day legends - special collection by BMW Motorrad and Belstaff. Classic biker jackets testify to shared values.
Two tradition-steeped brands, two success stories, a single passion: BMW Motorrad and British luxury clothing company Belstaff stand for premium quality, ergonomic forms and distinctive design....More

BMW Group on course after good third quarter
Group revenues in third quarter at ? 18.75 billion +++ Profit before taxes of approximately ? 1.99 billion +++ Third-quarter net profit rises to ? 1.33 billion +++ Nine-month Group revenues at approximately ? 55.85 billion +++ Nine-...More

BMW Group Quarterly Report to 30 September 2013
BMW Group Quarterly Report to 30 September 2013...More

Honda has produced an video Sound of Honda - Ayrton Senna 1989 making an audio lap of Suzuka to promote the return of the sound of Honda to F1 and honoring Ayrton Senns. Great sound. Take an on board trip down memory lane with Sena at Suzuka in 1989

hondaproracing.com Repsol Honda duo on top after first day in Valencia
It?s been a positive first day for the Repsol Honda team in Valencia, with Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa*finishing on the top of the time sheets.

bikesportnews.com MotoGP Valencia: Marquez continues to lead
He just stays ahead of Pedrosa in the afternoon session

bikesportnews.com MotoGP Valencia: All Friday's practice times
All the times from today's sessions in Spain

motogp.com Crash for Crutchlow on last Tech3 Friday
Cal Crutchlow warmed up for his final appearance in the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team in Valencia with a pacey performance and a crash in practice at the tight and*

im-live.com Rossi announces parting of ways with Burgess
After 14 seasons working together in the World Championship Valentino Rossi and his Crew Chief Jeremy Burgess will part ways following this weekend's Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana.The pair have enjoyed one of the most fruitful working relationships in the history of Grand Prix racing, having won seven world titles in the premier*

bikesportnews.com MotoGP Valencia: Burgess 'blindsided' by Rossi split
He wasn't expecting to not have his contract renewed

bikesportnews.com MotoGP Valencia: Hayden 'expecting a lot' from Honda production racer
He says when Honda get serious, they get serious

telegraph.co.uk Bernie Ecclestone asks to 'go back on' evidence in High Court
Formula One: chief executive asks High Court for 'more time to prepare' as he is accused of gaining $41m from sale to CVC.**

I personally have high hopes for Nicki Hayden on the new Honda and wish them well.

As for Bernie and his F-1 financial problems I am not sure yet how i feel. ( I should have such a problem )
IMHO he is a snake in the grass, but without him and his minions I wonder what would be the state of F -1 today.

suzuki-racing.com\ Crescent Suzuki & Camier Part Company
Crescent Suzuki bids Leon Camier a fond and regrettable farewell as his second year with the team has drawn to a close.

worldsbk.com Davide Giugliano happy with his new ride
Davide Giugliano was welcomed by a large and vocal crowd today at EICMA, as he once again stepped onto the SBK Paddock Show stage. The 2011 STK1000 Champion entertained the fans and answered to many questions

bbc.co.uk Eugene Laverty is set to ride for the Fixi Crescent Suzuki*World Superbike*team in 2014, with an option to move into the MotoGP class on a Suzuki the following*

motomatters.com 2013 Valencia MotoGP Friday Round Up: MotoGP Mind Games, Burgess' Dignity, And Rossi's Swansong
MotoGP fans have been rubbing their hands in anticipation of this weekend's final round of the championship. The race has everything: a mental Moto3 race to be decided outright by the rider who wins, with just five points*

nbcsports.com Webber targeting Le Mans glory as retirement looms
Mark Webber is already setting his sights on his first victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans as he enters his final two weeks as a Formula One driver. The thirty-seven year old Australian made his F1 debut in 2002 with Minardi,

lotusf1team.com Kimi R?ikk?nen Enticed by US Lifestyle
Kimi heads to Austin looking for a longer race than last time out, and expecting to enjoy some good ol' fashioned American hospitality*

motorcycledaily.com 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Will Be Priced at $12,699; Comparison With Competitors
Suzuki has announced pricing for the 2014 V-Strom 1000 ABS. *The U.S. MSRP will be $12,699, while the ?Adventure? version (delivered with integrated saddlebags) will be priced at $13,999. *Suzuki says the standard version will*

rideapart.com The Best Motorcycle Back Protectors For Any Ride
TweetInjuring your back is one of the worst things you can do. Fortunately, it?s also an easy area of the body to add serious protection to. No matter who you are, what you wear or how you ride, you can benefit from wearing one.*

cycleworld.com On The Record: Mark-Hans Richer Harley-Davidson Chief Marketing Officer talks new Street V-twin.
Milan is the best place to launch a new global motorcycle. More than half of our dealer body is outside the United States, and the Street is designed for international, as well as American, customers?folks who are looking to get*

asphatandrubber.com Coming Soon: Honda Gold Wing F6C
The force is strong with the Bothan Spy network today, as we have received news that Honda is set to debut a naked-style power cruiser, named the Honda Gold Wing F6C

motorcycle-usa.com 2013 EICMA Milan Bike Show Recap
The 2013 Milan Bike Show proved busy as usual, as manufacturers debuted their latest models at EICMA. Catch up on all the details.

rideapart.com Best Ways To Improve Braking Performance ? From Full Speed To Full Stop
TweetBraking performance is one of the most overlooked figures, while also being one of the most important. The ability to stop gives you the ability to go fast, so you really should work on you bike?s braking performance before*

visordown.com New Vespa Primavera
THIS*is the new Vespa Primavera, named after the classic 1960s*scooter of the same name.It comes as a 125cc or 150cc four-stroke and*50cc two-stroke.The 150 and 125*models have a new air-cooled three-valve single-

asphaltandrubber.com 2014 Honda CBR650F ? More of a Good Thing
We didn?t get the Honda CBR600F here in the States, so it seems unlikely that we will get that bike?s successor, the 2014 Honda CBR650F. Taking the popular road bike platform, and slapping an obvious 50cc of additional*

rideapart.com Federal Government Weighs National Helmet Law
TweetIn a controversial move, a federal task force is set to recommend a sweeping, nationwide mandatory helmet law for all motorcyclists, according to a spokesman for the AMA. The legislation for a national helmet law would*

motorcycle-usa.com 2014 Honda CBR300R First Look
Honda has decided to follow suit with what Kawasaki has done with its Ninja 300R this year, boosting the displacement of its CBR250R.

asphaltandrubber.com 2014 Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally ? Three Cylinders of Hoon
We wouldn?t call it a new model from Yamaha, but one of the new releases from the tuning fork brand at the 2013 EICMA show is the*2014 Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally. A collection of bolt-on pieces for your Yamaha MT-09

cycleworld.com 2014 Benelli BN600GT ? First Look Chinese middleweight sport-tourer shown in Milan.
Benelli is living a much more positive existence than some might think. In fact, the Pesaro, Italy-based factory acts as a huge R&D department for its parent company, China?s QJ. A few models developed and validated in Italy are*

rideapart.com Best Motorcycles of 2013 EICMA
TweetMore 2013 EICMA News >> Style and substance are two qualities that rarely come together. But surely, that?s the whole point of having a motorcycle show in Milan, right? Here are the bikes that manage to do both and more

90 Years of BMW Motorrad celebrated at Salon Moto L?gende
More than 25,000 visitors flocked to the French capital to visit the 16th edition of the Salon Moto L?gende, where BMW Motorrad was a guest of honour with a special ?90 Years? display of motorcycles celebrating the proud and...More

All eyes on BMW Motorrad at EICMA 2013
Unstoppable BMW Motorrad innovation is stealing the show in Milan this week, as bike fans are flocking to the 71st EICMA international motorcycle show in Italy. This is the biggest motorcycle exhibition in the world and those...More

BMW Motorrad supplies over 100,000 vehicles for the first time as of October. Best October of all time with sales of 8,376.
After ten months, BMW Motorrad sales are 8.5 % above the previous year. 101,530 motorcycles and maxi scooters have been supplied as of October (prev. yr.: 93,540 units). Within the month sales increased by 10.3 % to reach...More

BMW Group Canada reports October 2013 sales results.
All BMW Group brands post record October results....More

Cage World

visordown.com Milton Keynes to introduce 'driverless cars'
DRIVERLESS cars are soon to be tested for the first time in a UK town.The government backed scheme will introduce 20 driver-operated pods in 2015 which will transport people on designated pathways at a maximum speed of*

rideapart.com How To Go Motorcycle Camping On a Budget
TweetGoing camping by bike is our favorite thing to do here at RideApart. Whether you?re riding far out into the woods to camp, swim, climb or just saving money on travel expenses, there?s nothing quite like riding your*

gizmag.com Fimbulvetr promises a new direction with lightweight thermoplastic snowshoes
It may look like a big slice of Swiss cheese, but the Fimbulvetr snowshoe is actually a high-end sporting good product from Norway. A series of high-tech components, including a thermoplastic elastomer body and an innovative*

gizmag.com Chocolate lovers rejoice: More chocolate means less body fat
In what may be the best news for chocoholics since scientists at the University of Cambridge found that higher chocolate consumption was*

gizmag.com Harvard scientists develop a transistor that learns
In a development that may enable a wholly new approach to artificial intelligence, researchers at Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have invented a type of transistor that can learn in ways*

TED: Mikko Hypponen: How the NSA betrayed the world's trust -- time to act - Mikko Hypponen
Recent events have highlighted, underlined and bolded the fact that the United States is performing blanket surveillance on any foreigner whose data passes through an American entity -- whether they are suspected of*

jamesallenonf1.com US Grand Prix ? Already an F1 favourite but What kind of race will we get?
The world championship has been decided, but Formula 1 still has plenty of energy for its second visit to Austin, Texas, which proved a huge hit with teams, drivers and fans last season

formula1.com Perez to leave McLaren at end of 2013
Sergio Perez has confirmed he will leave McLaren at the end of 2013 after just a single season with the British team. It follows widespread speculation that McLaren are set t

express.co.uk Robert Kubica so driven to get back into F1
THE MEN Robert Kubica would rather be competing against are swaggering around in the warmth and comfort of Texas this weekend while he hurtles through the dark forests of Wales

f1times.com Manager confirms Schumacher turned Lotus down
Michael Schumacher turned Lotus down after they enquired as to whether he would be interested in coming out of retirement to replace Kimi Raikkonen for the final two races of the season.*

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visordown.com Wherefore art thou, Yamaha 250?
ONE bike conspicuously missing from the torrent of new models at the EICMA show in Milan last week was the long-awaited Yamaha 250cc sports bike. So where is it?The bike, speculated to be called the YZF-R250 when launched*

visordown.com UK's top-selling motorcycles in October 2013
MOTORCYCLE sales figures have recently been published by the Motorcycle Industry Association for October 2013.Sales of motorcycles overall are 10% up on the same month last year, with 5,955 registered, compared to 5,407 in*

motorcycle-usa.com Brough is Back with Brough Superior SS100
Mark Upham and team have launched a new Brough Superior SS100 to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the release of the original SS100

rideapart.com Best Motorcycle Leather Jackets Under $700
TweetThere?s nothing like a good leather motorcycle jacket. The style speaks volumes to who you are and the wear marks and scuffs speak to where you?ve been. Here are some of the best motorcycle leather jackets available*

cycleworld.com WHERE IS IT MADE? 2014 Harley-Davidson Street 750 and Street 500 Is this affordable new Harley from India? Or Kansas City? We tell you the complete story.
There seems to be some confusion online about where the new Harley-Davidson Street 750 and Street 500 models are going to be built. Perhaps because these small, liquid-cooled bikes (priced at $7,500 and $6,700,*

motorcyclenews.com More motorcycles could mean fewer casualties
According to a recent poll from the AA, 85% of drivers say that motorcyclists are 'hard to see'. The stats were presented by the current president of the AA, Edmund King, whilst addressing a motorcycling conference on 'Sharing The*

cyrilhuzeblog.com Triumph To Launch 250 cc Motorcycle
The competition for the small motorcycle market, from 250 to 750 cc, intensifies. Last week at the 2013 Milan EICMA (International Motorcycle Exhibition) Triumph gave to the media a sketch of their upcoming single 250*

rideaparte.com 5 Things You Need To Know About Motorcycle Tire Pressure
TweetTire pressure is the most easily adjusted variable on your motorcycle and also one of the most crucial. But the vast majority of us are guilty of neglecting it and, even if we do check it regularly, failing to take full advantage*

rideapart.com The World?s Biggest Motorcycle ? Meet The Leonhardt Gunbus 410
TweetIt may have been around for a couple years but we?re still none the wiser as to why the Leonhardt Gunbus 410 was ever built or who it?s actually intended for, or if one has ever been sold. The German manufacturer claims*